Catalog note: This rose record was merged with duplicate listings for Desmond Tutu on May 1, 2026.
Rose Profile
Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™
Color: Red
Class: Floribunda
Introduced: 2008
Best Zones: 5-10
Bloom Form: High-Centered
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Photo Credit: Star Roses and Plants
Photo courtesy of Kimberley Dean
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Garden Personality
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Floribunda
Red
- Registered Name
- KORtutu
- Breeder
- Kordes
- Seller
- Antique Rose Emporium, Grace Rose Farm, High Country Roses, My Black Thumb, Raft Island Roses, Roses Unlimited, Heirloom Roses
- Introduced
- 2008
- Best Zones
- 5-10
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Bloom Form
- High-Centered
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Floribunda
- Color Family
- Red
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Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- KORtutu
- Seller Signals
- Antique Rose Emporium, Grace Rose Farm, High Country Roses
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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| Antique Rose Emporium | Default Title | $44.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Grace Rose Farm | #1 Own Root Potted Rose Bush | $77.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| High Country Roses | Archbishop Desmond Tutu - High Country Roses | In stock |
Discount Code
20% • ROSEGEEK
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| My Black Thumb | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ | My Black Thumb | $39.99 |
Discount Code
10% • rosegeeks
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| Raft Island Roses | Bare root | $35.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Roses Unlimited | Desmond Tutu | $35.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Heirloom Roses | Default Title | $53.00 |
Discount Code
20% • ROSELADY26
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